What in the world does dad want? Since 2020, we’ve been turning to Remodelista contributor Myles Tipley annually for the answers. Like most fathers, Myles at first claims he can’t think of a thing. But then he shoots us an astonishingly specific, annotated wish list, all of which we immediately covet ourselves.
A DJ married to fellow DJ Lindsey Tipley, Myles is a former design blogger and a longtime car connoisseur (he’s currently a Porsche brand ambassador and Lindsey is a senior producer at global events company Tait). The couple have a 14-year-old son, Henry, and an 8-year-old daughter, Amel, and are New York transplants in North Atlanta where they’ve been fixing up a 1980s modernist house. Here’s what Myles suggests for discerning dads like him.
N.B.: Father’s Day this year is June 21.
“Mounting the TV above the fireplace has never been my favorite; I really like that there are now some great stands out there. I’m especially into this one—it feels like a much cleaner, more intentional setup, and if we’re trying to elevate dad’s experience of watching the Knicks win the finals, a properly placed TV seems like the way to do it.”
“Sunday mornings for me typically consist of brewing coffee, listening to music, and watering the plants. It’s my favorite few of hours of the week. I’m really liking this raw terracotta planter.”
“I typically water the plants with the kettle that I use for coffee or the Vitamix pitcher. I think it might be time to have a proper watering can. This is a nice one, only in this color from Gardenheir.”
“Pick up some Atlas cedar incense by Earl of East to go with it.”
“‘Not everything needs four legs to stand on,’ reads the description for this versatile design. ‘The offset support allows the table to tuck in close, extend out where needed, and slot into places where other tables wouldn’t fit.'”
“The perfect cap for beach days and for when dad has the top down on the 911. Hanover is a new brand by culture critic Chris Black of How Long Gone. Affordable classics all made in the US; I personally love their jeans.”
Perfect summer shades from stylist/photographer Thistle Brown’s eyewear line. I picked up a pair last time I was at Dover Street. Love the shape and quality—they’re made of an eco plastic composed of wood pulp and cotton fibers.
“Birdwell boardshorts looked good 20 years ago and they still look great today. Made in the US and such a good purple.”
“Danish bedding brand Tekla is a worthwhile splurge. Really into this olive-y taupe with fringed edges.”
One more thing: “Bagels are perfect for Father’s Day. If you happen to live in Portland, Oregon, pre-order yours from Red Hen Bagelry, maker of some of the best bagels I’ve ever had—my sister Deirdre is the baker and owner.”
For more ideas, peruse our archive of Gift Guides, including Myles’s Father’s Day tips from 2025 and 2o24.
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